How the pilot-terrorist tried to hijack a Flydubai plane - new details

The UAE Attorney General stated that the Flydubai co-pilot deliberately attacked the captain with an emergency axe and attempted to seize control of the aircraft en route to Israel. Investigators are determining the motives and connections of the suspect, 29-year-old Omani citizen Hamam al-Hammami. Final conclusions will be announced after procedures are completed.

The UAE Attorney General officially stated that the Flydubai co-pilot deliberately attacked the captain with an emergency axe on board and attempted to seize control of the aircraft flying from Dubai to Tel Aviv. The investigation continues to establish the motives, circumstances, and possible connections of the suspect, with technical checks and examination of physical and digital evidence underway. The suspect is identified as 29-year-old Omani citizen Hamam al-Hammami, who studied remotely for three years and earned a degree in aviation management in 2023. His social media accounts were deleted after the incident. Earlier, UAE authorities officially classified the incident as a terrorist act for the first time. Terrorism expert Peter Neumann of King's College London believes the attempt may have been part of a pre-planned scheme.